MAKING A PIPE TOMAHAWK!!!

[@AlecSteele]

The Tomahawk is looking awesome! Huge congrats to Will on the great work!!!

[@jaycarlos2418]

Alec Steele sup

[@hbcgraphics5058]

Great video so far buddy!

[@Burgerqueen_5223]

I need a contact address

[@deevexneekcraft]

Good luck on your travels and welcome back to the UK pal.

[@abisz007007]

Thats some meta right here

[@Rulerofwax24]

I'm really glad that Will has a chance to develop his on camera personality more during this.

[@lukeveal8012]

16 Bit Images was good he even sounded a little British 😂ace work both as always # future goals 👍🏼

[@SuperDavidEF]

I think Will did a great job in this video flying solo. Alec and Will are both fun to watch, whether working together or separately. Alec hasn't ever had that kind of partnership before, at least not in the time that I have been watching his channel. I'm glad he's able to get away from the shop for a couple of weeks and leave Will to cover it, instead of Alec having to work double-time beforehand to make filler videos.

[@_Foehammer]

you mean Mister Coffee?

[@sarakajira]

Yeah I was thinking this too, it'll be good for them! He did a good job!

[@james5426]

Should definitely have got a cardboard cutout of Alec😂 definitely an opportunity missed...

[@danielshilling2058]

He could’ve made a paper cutout of his face and worn it like a mask haha

[@james5426]

Daniel Shilling or some new merch😂

[@Craftswright]

@@danielshilling2058 Paper cut out mask would have been money! 😂

[@Wundercc]

@@danielshilling2058 LOL. Hes got two weeks could do both. He could get a cardboard cut out of himself and wear and where the Alec mask really get weird with it haha.

[@mbijon]

Will has skills. Why not a forged stickman/mannequin with a cast of Alec's face!

[@acm1101]

You guys just can’t make these videos fast enough. This is by no means a complaint, but rather a compliment to how quickly and voraciously I consume your content. I don’t think I’m alone in this.

[@yello4bangazuki147]

"I suck at forging" continues on to make epic piece.... credit where it's due mate well done

[@jasontaylor7419]

yello4banga zuki - was thinking the same. I wish I could suck at forging

[@yello4bangazuki147]

@@jasontaylor7419 I forge at home and don't make anything near as clean...

[@topanteon]

Don't forget that making a piece look really nice is mostly grinding. Not forging. Also polishing.

[@yello4bangazuki147]

@@topanteon I don't have many good tools for finishing my items unfortunately but as I get older hopefully my collection gets better

[@WreckRod]

Will, on the next video do your best British accent. “Welcome back to the workshop! It is fantastic to have you here, as ever.”

[@Whytho2000]

Alec: Saftey is key!!!! *Alec goes to Europe* *Will on top of the power hammer* Will: YEET

[@NickP42069]

😂😂😂😂"dad's gone, what can I get myself into" hahaha

[@zimrasawyer1881]

"Whoah I keep dropping everything!" ...need I say more?

[@lolzlarkin3059]

Welding without the extractor on. What a fucking rebel.

[@FemboyDuck]

Alec: SAFETY IS KEY!!! Alec: leaves for 1 day Will: 6:40

[@bobhatesrainbows]

@@FemboyDuck As an amateur smith, I can definitely say that that quick little side step he does is something you learn very quick.

[@reidguhr5313]

This is to the editor and videographer that do these videos. They are doing a great job. Keep it up

[@jordanrelkey]

I agree. The soundtrack, everything was 110% on this video.

[@PetesCreativeRecycling]

Agreed! Seriously, whoever you are doing the editing these days, come out and introduce yourself! You do amazing work!

[@JamiePopple]

Thanks a bunch guys, that would be me! Glad they're being enjoyed!

[@PetesCreativeRecycling]

Jamie Popple I should have known! Your editing skills are amazing! Where or how did you learn to be so good at it?

[@reidguhr5313]

Jamie Popple you’re doing a great job

[@BlurpBlurpBleepBlurp]

I don't comment much on videos in general but, Will, you did great for your first solo video! The beginning made me laugh haha.

[@ninjaboylaoprime]

Kim possible username?

[@DarkWolf-yr1ml]

the camera zooms out..."okay now how do i get down"...you get a like just for that first 30 seconds in, love it!

[@xxmickeymoorexx]

"I suck at forging" Makes amazing looking piece.

[@SuperDavidEF]

He's really good at profiling. That's probably why he did all of the wax carving for the Calvary Sabre handle guard.

[@ketillundsrensen6167]

It's what all workers say. i made a set of aluminum valve covers for my friend's Ford 429 bigblock he's amazed by them and I'm just thinking "Naah I could have done better" even though I only used a grinder, some files and a Manuel bending machine the material was leftovers square tube and some flat pieces of sheet. You always think you can do better.😊

[@Andrew-dm8mk]

Yeah understated to say the least😁

[@THR33STEP]

You suck at forging???? Dude!!!! Give yourself more credit!! That thing looks awesome!!!

[@Mizahuri]

Will: well, I suck at forging.. Also Will: proceeds to make a fantastic piece of craftsmanship lolol good one

[@jrw0707]

I think what he means is he is more comfortable in front of a sander and with a file in his hand vs a hammer. Alec most likely would have spend more time forging less time sanding. I do think Alex is much better at forging but Will seems very good with sanding and filing.

[@Mncowboy1987]

Will is VERY good with a grinder and that detail work. Not so much the forging part but, I bet he'll get better.

[@jonathangreen608]

Will is getting more confident, I like to see him developing skills off of you Alec. You two work so well together.

[@grimmauld184]

I like to see Will taking things on his own account, like its great they do the competitions (shows they work together, and not like one is the super boss (even if it is theoratically alecs channel)), and now Will doing "his own video" (even though the editor is the same, so the style is pretty close in some ways). I think all this is getting both of them into a better functioning team and will therefore make more productive videos. @Jonathan Green its not alone Will learning the skills of Alec, its the other way round, too. I say, this is a fantastic team, you, Will and Alec, should definitly keep it up!

[@lucaspichot4486]

More like the other way around go get’em will

[@crzycnt8566]

With all these 39 part videos I forget how good it was see some quality content in 14min. Top job Will, great presenting too.

[@dakotamax2]

Absolutely agree. I became a fan of Alec and was less impressed initially with Will's contributions. Ever since Alec bought the damn microscope it's been downhill. Now, I look forward to seeing what Will is working on and less interested in Alec.

[@moogily1]

If you give will any shape of metal and provide him with files and a grinder I am convinced he will make it look awesome

[@natesforge]

Right, it's high time you both learn to ride a horse in preparation for when the cavalry saber is finished... would be an awesome way to round the series out... Haha

[@natesforge]

@@LZP123 So they would have plenty time before its finished ;) (I am well aware it's a very difficult skill)

[@Wundercc]

@@LZP123 I think you mean skillfully. All sorts of people are confident when they shouldn't be haha. I was confidently riding a horse, motorcycle, bmx one handed when I was a kid. I went to the doctor a lot as a kid lol.

[@Willsanky]

Cowboy and Indian style!

[@agoodballet]

Wunder, that is an accurate statement. I also was a confident “rider” of all sorts as a youngster and now I’m 37 feeling like I’m 80.

[@jessemarshall7176]

I’m afraid horses may go extinct before the Calvary sword is finished.

[@DaroLinguiniJohnson]

man alec got a hair cut he looks like a diffrent person

[@danielcrawford7315]

@@dave6923 , thats why he went back across the pond...for a refresher accent! 😁😀😆😂🤣

[@fyodorkaramazov2136]

Naaah it's just the glasses

[@TheTruth-xp2of]

☑ Sitting on power tools. ☑ "technical terms" ☑ Forging, then having to grind off cold shuts. ☑ Dropping the piece. ☑ Dropping tools. ☑ Need a tool, make a tool. 8/10 Alec impression. *Points deducted for not spending 5 minutes on sponsor ads and pushing merch.

[@gregsall5872]

Gotta make extra money whenever you can running a business.

[@HopefullyAnAircraft]

also no okely dokely

[@pascal6871]

To be fair, the sponsor contracts very likely explicitly say that Alec has to do the part so they wouldnt get paid even if Will did them

[@RatomirFilipovic]

@@HopefullyAnAircraft at 6:26 is okey dokey :D close enough

[@parkerlt9068]

@@pascal6871 Alec should have prerecorded some sponsored spots to run while he's gone. Linustechtips always does that.

[@johnburke7253]

The development of Will's confidence has been great to watch.

[@theangrymanc9643]

Wonder if Alecc watches these whilst holiday😂.. checking to see if Will hasn’t burnt the shop down..👀

[@pixifixi2076]

lol, would make for a great prank video though!

[@dakotamax2]

Somebody has to get some use out of the forging equipment.

[@zachmelin3902]

Alec- Today we will make the Damascus billet for the tomahawk. Will- Today I will sketch a full scale detailed design, make the billet, make a swage tool, forge it out, and sand it to final shape.

[@juliancullen8626]

That's called instant success

[@PanasiaexportsHK]

hahaha so true

[@matejfoltyn]

True, but considering Alec´ followers he puts out more videos - meaning more views - meaning more money? I bet there´s a strategy in that.

[@BarkeepD]

Alec does much better work.

[@whocares43003]

@@BarkeepD i dont know about "much better"

[@kustomartska3209]

You do some beautiful work man I must say that you are better at forging than you give yourself credit for for sure ...

[@LRonBrundlefly]

You picked a good partner Alec.

[@olliekennedy1075]

Loving the editing, you have not replaced Alec's role in the videos, rather created a whole new feel, bringing different music styles and shots to make it feel like the channel is not solely reliant on Alec but rather growing, never trying to replace itself, but bringing in different personalities

[@pbaum91]

Alec:“Holy Moly, it‘s Day #27 on the Pipe Tomahawk! Let‘s see if I can finish it today?“ Will (10 hours later):“Done! :)“

[@velazquezarmouries]

Form vs function my friend

[@marko8393]

11:30 "That little scoopty doopty woopty" That's why I love their videos. Anyways great project, looks awesome. Keep up the great work.

[@BatMouse-1989]

That’s the technical term for it... lol

[@irishbounce13]

I can't express how happy I am that you made the tapered eye. In my mind THAT is really what separates a hatchet from a tomahawk.

[@slartybartfast1994]

Man, the dynamic you two have going on here feels exactly like that of Adam and Jamie. (Mythbusters)

[@soupfork2105]

SlartyBartFast except they’re basically both Adam :)

[@grey4567]

Except they actually hated each other IRL

[@martinbissonnette257]

SlartyBartFast but hopefully they don’t hate each other’s guts

[@koloth5139]

I'm not sure where people get hate from "we're not friends". They respect each other and work well together, but they don't hang out outside of work. Think of all the people you work with that you never see outside of work. Do you hate all those people? No, you have no feelings toward them either way.

[@Glensen]

This video was a real step-up from alec's money making, billion parts videos pushing merch and sponsors. This feels so much more "for the love of blacksmithing". Finally some really good contents.

[@funkyspacecow]

I really appreciate Will's laid back, do everything with a cup of coffee in hand style.

[@SummitFourtyOne]

Will, you're doing a great job! You feel like a really natural part of the channel and I'm glad that you and Alec have teamed up!

[@bolleborre2013]

Can you try to make armor something like a helmet ??? Maybe if you start getting good at it you can make a whole set of Damascus armor so you can be the Damascus knight if it's even possible

[@spikedaddy46]

That would be an amazing series for the channel if you ask me. From forging, armor smithing and smoothing, then the leatherworking it would be amazing.

[@lexguttman]

@@spikedaddy46 This needs more upvotes!

[@111lud]

Yea it would lock nice but it also would be really heavy

[@lexguttman]

Im hoping that was sarcasm. If so well played.

[@AdmiralStoicRum]

3 years later. Okay so weve figured out how were going to set the gorget...

[@willh2074]

I'd just like to say that was really well filmed. Good job camera person:)

[@leatherface711]

The scoopty whoopty doopty is so technically correct that NASA is naming the next space shuttle after the term.

[@lloydlow727]

I miss them crazy Damascus patterns, maybe Alec and Will should have a 1 week crazy pattern competition.

[@nicholas8476]

Lloyd Low I wanna see a dragon tail (look it up if you don’t know- really cool looking) done in Damascus.

[@johnsmithfakename8422]

I find it amusing that Will did his intro for making a mountain man tool while sitting on the shop's own mountain.

[@klatwell9007]

What a Stelter (steller) intro you got there! Totally your style. I take it back. It's not just the intro that was good. The whole video was astounding. The editing is out of this world.

[@IIDASHII]

European news, this just in...A trench coat covered in puppy prints was found in an English airport this morning. The coat contained a wallet belonging to one Alec Steele. Authorities are asking for any information regarding what may have happened to the young man. In other news, the entire European continent seems to have been blessed with a massive morale boost today. No one knows why.

[@aakashsivakumar415]

the discipline Will shows while he's working is admirable. Keep up the good work!

[@IrateWizrd]

So cool to see how much more confident Will has gotten in front of the camera already.

[@codylee2319]

i miss episodes like this, more will from now on

[@aaronpreston47]

I think this is awesome have multiple people in the shop! It keeps content going when someone needs a vacation! Wouldn’t mind a vlog episode of Alec back in Europe though!

[@Wundercc]

Hes been posting a couple little videos on Instagram.

[@aaronpreston47]

Wunder oh thanks!

[@sebastianwikstrom2697]

Awesome video, Will is definitely a great addition to this channel!

[@maxphobia]

As a Native american who still uses a tomahawk and practices with it I gotta say thats a beautiful piece of metal right there Will you did an amazing job and something to be very proud of. Kiowa approved!! ^___^

[@tamarpointon4498]

Will, love seeing the confidence in front of the camera you have now. Love the vids keep 'em coming.

[@adrienneladd8375]

Sometimes I forget how young Alec and Will are...basically still kids.

[@1eltino]

Adrienne Ladd how old are they?

[@august9568]

1eltino I'm pretty sure Alec is 21. Idk about Will though.

[@adrienneladd8375]

Till a person hits 25 they havent hit full physical maturity (brain is still growing) so yeah under 25 still a kid in my book

[@Anino_Makata]

On their first collaboration (the damascus pirate's cutlass), Alec was 19 and Will was 18. Right now, Alec's 20. So Will should be 19. I could be wrong, though. But the fact is Will is a year younger than Alec.

[@richardgrahame5408]

@@Anino_Makata HI FROM THE UK, ALEC IS 21 I THINK WILL IS 19

[@garybower1824]

Where do you get the patience to do all that hand file work? I guess that's what separates the real craftsman from guys like me.

[@Ruizg559]

Brown Carhartts. You can find extra patience in brown Carhartt pockets.

[@gregsall5872]

Once you do it once and get that perfect product youll love it. Its the last step

[@Calamity_Panda_2802]

If you have a superb file, it also makes it easy. Check out the Corradi files by Federico Ponchia in italy. Best files ive owned.

[@TonyStrongman]

Will, you are such a good bladesmith! Damn fine job on the tomahawk so far dude!

[@jacquescousteau4592]

I think it is much more relaxing to watch Will because he isn't so hyped up and not "screaming" all the time.

[@ShadowtheWiseman]

Forgot Will was a stock removal knife maker! I never even considered using those methods for something like this. Beautiful work Will!

[@TheMotlias]

Hey Will, love how you are hosting a show by yourself, very chilled with a good level of humor, propper puckka

[@nickjensen2095]

I like the Will Stelter channel

[@silva69ers]

When the parents go away for the weekend and you decide to have a party at your place. Will you’re hilarious

[@kevinmcauley]

Ya, and dont forget to wash your hands before dinner.

[@nicholas8476]

Kevin McAuley Clean hands, wasted day.

[@staggzman]

Will should make one video a week of his on projects a week along with Alec

[@Jesapoo]

Great seeing so many people complimenting Will on his first solo outing. I'd go as far saying it's not just good for a first go, it's good content that a lot of people who have been doing this for ages would be proud of. Great work!

[@Craftswright]

Is anyone else having Patriot flashbacks?! 😂 Great stuff Will and Alec, keep up the good work, you're a huge inspiration to my channel and my path down content creatordom!

[@abbotandrinehartjewelers]

Like the football team or the movie? Can't see how this would related to New England in anyway.....

[@Craftswright]

@Robert Rary You're totally right bud, I commented at about the 5 minute mark, when Will was showing the concept sketch, and my immediate thought was "Oh man, Benjamin Martin would be all over that puppy!" lol

[@liquidmidnight0748]

We need "I survived the Steele Drought of 2019" t-shirts. Make it hap'n cap'n.

[@Benjamin-vu2hy]

Channels been heading this way for a while let’s be honest, congrats on the new channel will 🎉

[@Devine-Intervention]

Will, you are doing a great job! Love the energy. If you liked doing this and decide to make one into a pipe, try forging a length of octagonal musket barrel into the head by fullering-isolating the back like you did here, but the octagon shaped barrel becomes the pipe bowl, then after getting the basic shape to the head, you cut it, and forge weld a strip of high carbon steel for the blade.

[@domprice7899]

If Will had his own segment on Alecs page, I'd tune into both regularly. Especially if Will is making blades. Nice work.

[@Marcus_the_Humble]

I need a spring swage to isolate the back, oh wait, I don't have one. Okay, I'll just make one!!!

[@juggleyourballsoff]

Alec's motto "need a tool make a tool"

[@mattjohns3394]

Pretty much the essence of blacksmithing.

[@kealobsmith5044]

While not as energetic and 'in your face' as Alec, you did an awesome job. Keep up the great work.

[@hannogrobler3683]

Please make a good quality bush craft knife and send it to DBK to test

[@scottm6130]

*See's thumbnail* Thinks to self, "Did i miss a couple of eps?" *Starts watching* "Is he seriously...... OMG, he is!" I think the Will V's Alec challenges have been a big help to both of you in cutting back on procrastination, and just getting stuck into it. I can hardly believe how much you got done so quickly. Awesome work Will. Keep it up!

[@docholliday3083]

Best part of this is seeing all the commenters who were so shitty about Will come full circle singing his praises now. Guarantee your perspective has changed far more than Will’s actual behavior. People are so afraid of change. This is KZbin. Production value, music, T-shirts... they don’t exist for love of the craft, or education. This is largely about entertaining, and Will has been that since day 1. Congrats brother!

[@jarrettrice9112]

Always catch myself shaking my head in disbelief/admiration. You two do impressive work, and it's a lot of fun to watch!

[@jhsplaya]

Hell Yea. A Will Intro and Video!!!!

[@vthors3000]

I think the fuller makes quite a weak point at the start of the blade. Looks great though!

[@hurion1]

Yeah, first thing I thought when I saw that was "Isn't the blade just going to snap off right there"?, you want a fuller going down the blade, not across it, right?

[@koloth5139]

Not sure the pipe tomahawk is really made for heavy work anyway. Remember it typically has a narrow shaft with a hole through it for smoking. This by design weakens the shaft. It is more a ceremonial tool than one made for heavy cutting.

[@RetiredRhetoricalWarhorse]

I enjoyed this. Alec's project get more and more overcomplicated and fancy... This has a much more direct aesthetic.

[@OhshitPositive]

Will, your use of the grinder in the first few minutes of the video is on point! So clean and consistent! I've got a bunch of helpers on my crew who could learn a thing or two from you.

[@nickblum1016]

Ok i was wrong about will... Nice to see you movin some metal...nice work!!

[@kellygingras2170]

Will you are a great craftsman! Nice background music selection! Keep up the great work.

[@Worrsaint]

Someone needs to make will a camel pack for coffee lol.

[@docschro6847]

Oddly enough there is a c9npany that makes a Platypus pouch for other beverages and you can find caps hoses online to basically make custom Camelback for coffee

[@nicholas8476]

I was thinking more of an IV bag..

[@Worrsaint]

@@nicholas8476 You know you have a problem when you start main lining folgers.

[@dwalters98]

I'm Apache and Lenelenope (Deleware), and can say this tomahawk not only looks beautiful, but also historically accurate while taking on some of the more modern twists that couldn't of been done ( at least not anywhere near as easily) otherwise such as the little arrow points on the back that make this build just look absolutely astonishing. Can't wait to see it finished.

[@jamesdobson4967]

Will has to add this to his own you tube page. Solo work deserves solo credits!

[@johnwaw6363]

No smokie no “pipe tomahawk.” Nice looking piece though.

[@rwbimbie5854]

I thought he was going to start with a bit of 1" Water Pipe and forge a tommy from that whats the name of that trick where you Carb up the inside of pipe steel to get hard-able edge sandwiched between locarb sides?

[@claysportingreviews2459]

Inspiring, this channel is the reason I started my videos. You guys are awsome. Man crush

[@azariahprice4788]

We want to see your armory!

[@Craftswright]

Hear Hear!

[@Vault57]

Hey Will, after you finish the hawk, make a .50 cal. Hawken percussion rifle to go with it. Now that’s Montana! All the arts can be practiced on a project like that. Engraving, casting, inlays, forging, wood working, machining, leather craft...the ultimate project!

[@MakeEverything]

Great job will! This thing is coming along great!

[@TruculentGoose]

Get your STELTER alone in the workshop 2019 T-Shirts today!

[@sjp41]

With a picture of Will sat on the power hammer!! Coffee in hand of course...

[@darksd3626]

Dude, Alec picked the best damn partner. You rock Will and you are damn good at what you do. You guys complement eachother very well and I look forward to the next couple weeks. Your forging is great btw. For someone who never focused on it, you could just avoid saying anything about it and I would never be the wise.

[@robertmeriwether7725]

I agree Mitch

[@stackmagic]

forge a cupholder to somehow attach the coffeemug to your body, so you can work with both hands

[@LRonBrundlefly]

Beer holder hat.

[@jonathangrenier104]

@@LRonBrundlefly Damascus beer holder hat.

[@thelargeone7523]

I just had a brilliant idea!! Y’all need to make a forge that is flat on top so when you are working you can put your coffee on top and it will keep it hot.

[@paulwharton3488]

Great job Will, I started blacksmithing in part to make tomahawks and love your design. Thanks for showing your process and techniques. They will be helpful.

[@stephendear4668]

Excellent work Will! First class video.

[@kentin4934]

When u finish your Calvary Sabre, do some cutting tests on it

[@aakla]

USURPER! *Hands out torches and pitchforks* 😊JK

[@epauletshark3793]

I need a new pitchfork...

[@JacobawSnow]

Will and Alec are definitely on my top ten favorite youtubers. This piece is already looking incredible Will!

[@rumhave9632]

Nice work with narration Will, it takes skill to know how to explain your process. Alec does such a fantastic job of it, but most people dont realize that its the reason they love watching him. Keep it up! 👊

[@davidwhitehead3085]

Hey Will, it's a Pipe Tomahawk. The Tabacco Bowl side would need a shaped hole to work as a bowl for the tobacco. Not a great idea to harden until you fuller that in or drill it. Additionally, remember it's a vicious weapon of war not a hatchet. The underside of the hatchet is usually sharpened to a wicked -edged hawkbill. The tobacco-bowl side is scalloped for gauging.

[@zackshelton3724]

David Whitehead he said at the beginning of the episode that the backside would be used as a hammer and no tobacco bowl would be put in.

[@izzajoker]

Thumbs up for "People Groups", thumbs down for not making a pipe and getting lit while Alec's away.

[@tankerboysabot]

They dont seem to be the types to 'get lit'.....just good ole fashion wholesome dudes.

[@Taunus-Tim]

Alec comes back, opens the workshop and sees Will rofl-ing around being completely stoned! Will saying: "Welco-hohoho-me back to the dopeshop! It's a pleasure to have you back heee-hehehehehe-re." Alec: " What the hell is going on here!? "

Well, I knew it wasn't Alec doing the forging because the drift wasn't removed from the hole after every strike.

[@ruolbu]

I know nothing about forging. What does that mean? :)

[@WillStelterbladesmith]

When actually punching through I did remove it after each hit- the multiple hits was trying to shear the plug from the hole, just took way more hits than the usual 1-2-3!

[@paulkinnear705]

After seeing the work on the sabre guard and this I can see why Alec and yourself have become a team, and what a team!!! Alec’s know how (Yours isn’t to be overlooked) your eye for detail, killer combo! This channel is going to explode!

[@k.l.u6254]

When you started on the Calvary sword I commented that you should do a tomahawk. So glad to see this built. Looks great Will!!

[@hoistline]

I liked the filming, editing and the work, great job.

[@MrFailMouse]

Loved this episode, very much in style of retro Alec, but with a Will twist... Love the work Will keep it up

[@dougmate2378]

certain groups in the US Army still use their tomahawks.

[@PigPenOp4]

Now Alec needs to make one, and we should see a Hatchet throwing competition. Side note: I thoroughly enjoy watching you both hone your skills and challenging each other to become better. Well done!

[@natehickman4293]

Second everyone else saying "Great Job Will!!!" It is always exciting to see you both playing off each others energy, but you carried on the energy and vibe of the Alec Steele Brand quite well on your own, with some of your own flair. Especially love the one handed heft to avoid putting the coffee mug down. Looking forward to round 2.